Acclimatized to regular doctor visits by the need for annual pap smears, women are better connected to the nation's healthcare system.

All of the new recommendations mark a further shift away from annual Pap testing, which was once the standard advice.

It was one of those things she just didn't worry about, although she was religious about getting annual Pap smears.

"Oh, nothing in particular, just my annual Pap smear."